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Summer living Secrets to Classic Cottage Decor

CITY COASTAL COTTAGE

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DESIGNER PHILIP MITCHELL

on Bringing Home East Coast Charm

FROM OUR EDITOR

The Joys of

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PHOTOGRAPHY, MARC-ANTOINE CHARLEBOIS

On these deliciously welcome summer days, I find myself inspired by friluftsliv. Yes, it’s another helpful idea that’s migrated from Scandinavia just in time to help us get through the rest of these challenging pandemic days.

The literal translation from Norwegian is “free air life.”

It’s about being active outside, connecting to nature, destressing (read more about it in “Style News,” page 7).

Friluftsliv isn’t about major treks to remote wilderness – it’s about finding moments in nature no matter where you live. That was something the homeowners in “Nature Nurtures” (page 72) wanted when they chose to build their new house in a Montreal neighbourhood with nearby parks. The house itself embraces nature, with the city’s leafy canopy on view from two rooftop terraces (one even has a Scandinavian-inspired spa). In the home’s interior, they included an open-air courtyard that literally brings nature into the heart of their new home.

The colourful garden by Cynthia Ferguson (page 28) also embraces outdoor living, with a touch of Parisian flare.

And in “Finding Home,” we bring you to an idyllic cottage on the shores of Ontario’s Georgian Bay (page 50). I think the huge window seat in the living room is the perfect spot to idyll away hours, appreciating the beauty of nature.

Even our food feature (page 92) embraces nature, with its simple plant-based recipes that incorporate good, healthy ingredients in delicious ways.

I hope you enjoy this issue, perhaps while swaying gently in a hammock under a shady tree, very friluftsliv style!

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FINDING HOME Vintage wicker and mellowed antiques gave instant charm to this idyllic summer cottage.

STYLE NEWS The best home decor products, the hottest trends and the most inspiring ideas.

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A heritage-approved reno and modern layout bring a centuryold home back to the future.

72 NATURE NURTURES

Light but earthy colours and an interior courtyard garden connect this home to the great outdoors.

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82 ON THE LIGHT SIDE

An uplifting yet soothing palette and textures drawn from nature unite modern and traditional elements in a busy family home.

One outdoor sitting area has a country club price tag, the other offers staycation savings. Can you tell which is which?

20 DESSERT OF THE MONTH

It’s nearly berry season, not that you need an excuse to bake up our Raspberry Crumble Cake.

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INSIDER’S VIEW Designer Philip Mitchell on how to reel in the maritime charm of Canadian East Coast style.

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20 When berry season begins, it’s only right to indulge in the deliciousness of summer.

92 Healthy never tasted so good!

Fresh herbs give this cucumber and melon salad it s savoury summer flavour.

DECORATING 18 LIVE LIFE ALFRESCO

Cooking and dining outdoors lets you make the most of sweet summer weather, especially when your deck is decked to the nines.

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24 MARKET WATCH

We’ve picked five of our favourite new looks that are guaranteed to give your house and garden sizzling summer style.

28 SCENTS & SENSIBILITY

Designer Cynthia Ferguson’s captivatingly personal garden delights the senses with heady fragrance and beautiful blooms.

FOOD 92 FRESH & FABULOUS

Recipes from blogger Alexandra Daum’s debut cookbook highlight early summer ingredients for a mostly plant-based menu that’s mouth-watering and healthy.

REGULARS FROM OUR EDITOR

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MAKING IT WORK Two stylish set-ups for a deck and balcony work when you need to, but let you relax on your days off.

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STYLE & SUBSTANCE Jo Alcorn gives a small bathroom big function and breezy style.

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THE COAST IS CLEAR Oceanic blues and peachy sunset hues bring West Coast beauty to this Vancouver new-build.

44 THE PERFECT MIX

Discover the secret ingredients that give this kitchen its European country home style.

ON THE COVER Step inside the cottage of designer Lindsay Mens Craig, where comfort and charm reign supreme.

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY

Patrick Biller

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Winsome Winners Every year the design industry keeps a keen eye out for category winners at KBIS – the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in the United States. Winners end up influencing design directions industry-wide. This year, the Kitchen Gold award goes to Emtek Select’s Door Knob Collection. The knobs, stems and rosettes are available in three designs and seven finishes – go for a coordinated look or mix and match. And the Impact Silver award goes to LG’s Studio WashTower – a single stacked unit that has the capacity to wash and dry large loads but takes up half the floor space of side-by-side machines.

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NEW AT BED BATH & BEYOND IS NESTWELL, THE COMPANY’S OWN LINE OF SHEETS, PILLOWS, BEDDING AND TOWELS. THE CONCEPT: AFFORDABLE, COORDINATING SEPARATES FOR A CURATED DESIGNER LOOK THAT’S COMFORTING BUT NOT COSTLY, SO YOU CAN FEATHER THE NEST WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK. From $9, bedbathbeyond.ca.

Gold: Emtek Select

COUNTER REVOLUTIONARY The Thermomix TM6 is no regular countertop appliance. This sleek German-engineered machine can complete up to 24 kitchen functions, including chop, blend, broil, knead, weigh, sauté, slow-cook, warmup, ferment, caramelize, cook sous-vide, make rice, grind and stir. It’s got a stainless-steel bowl, mixing knife, precision heating element and an integrated scale. Plus, the downloadable Cookidoo app links your phone to the wifi-connected TM6, giving you access to more than 50,000 recipes. No doubt, the steep price might keep the TM6 on the wish list instead of the countertop of many an at-home chef, but in its favour is its ability to replace a whole army of countertop appliances. Whatever your budget, if you’re a foodie, this baby is drool-worthy. TM6, $2,099, thermomix.ca.

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Prints Charming Brunschwig & Fils, esteemed designer-go-to source for fabric, wallcoverings and furnishings, have released their second collab with Canadian designers Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal. Les Ensembliers collection, named for Richard and Maxime’s design house in Montreal, features textiles, as well as paper- and fabric-based wallcoverings in bold patterns with striking metallic details that give a luxe, modern look. Rich colours – bronze, grey, blue, plum and terracotta – feel of the moment, yet timeless.

Les Ensembliers collection, kravet.com.

OBJECTS + ART Global design giant IKEA has paired up with some of today’s most influential designers to explore the boundary between functional object and visionary art. “We chose to work with different artists from around the world to reflect the diversity of art and design coming together,” says Henrik Most, a creative leader at IKEA. The collection includes artist Daniel Arsham’s wavy clock, which makes one think of how time flies, and a throw by Stefan Marx, lettered with the compelling, thoughtprovoking message: I wait here for you forever as long as it takes.

Daniel Arsham

Stefan Marx

Wavy Clock, $50; Stefan Marx throw, $50; Allen Key Lamp, $50; ikea.ca.

Gelchop FULL CIRCLE THE SWOOPING SCOOP OF THIS HANDWOVEN RESIN “RATTAN” OUTDOOR DINING CHAIR WILL ADD A COLOURFUL, SCULPTURAL ELEMENT TO YOUR PATIO THIS SUMMER. WE’RE LOVING IT IN SAGE GREEN. DID WE MENTION THAT YOU CAN STACK THESE CHAIRS FOR EASY STORAGE IN NOT-SO-NICE WEATHER (NOT THAT WE WANT TO THINK ABOUT THAT RIGHT NOW).

Sophia dining chair, $199, cb2.ca.

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By far the most iconic in IKEA’s new collection are the allen key lamps and f lashlights by Tokyo-based creative collective Gelchop. Illuminating!

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NATURE’S REMEDY If we didn’t already know the importance of connection – to each other and to nature – the pandemic sure gave us a crash course. Enter: friluftsliv (pronounced free-loots-liv). You guessed it. Friluftsliv, like hygge, is another concept borrowed from our Norwegian friends. The word itself is said to have been coined by playwright and poet Henrick Ibsen in the 1850s to express the importance to our spiritual and physical wellbeing of spending time in remote wild places. Today it encapsulates

an entire philosophy of being both active and social in nature, creating opportunities to connect with people in the beauty of natural surroundings while taking care of the planet, ourselves and each other. And, importantly, it’s about disconnecting from phones, work and worries. Although summer is the perfect time to embrace a friluftsliv lifestyle, this allseason way of life celebrates being outside no matter the weather – but we’re Canadian, we know all about that!

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The Secret to Style

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We can’t imagine fashion legend Diane von Furstenberg has ever lacked in self-confidence. Her secret? That’s what she shares in her book, Own It: The Secret to Life (Phaidon, 2021). The fashion icon says the foundational belief to personal and professional growth is acceptance of ourselves. Her latest collaboration is with H&M. DVF x H&M Home is all about expressing yourself in your home.

Of course, glamour underpins the collection with housewares in von Furstenberg’s famous prints, and smaller items, too, like scented candles in boldly coloured glass, including one in amber – her favourite scent. Says von Furstenberg: “The whole collection is fabulous, and I can’t wait to share it with the everyone.” See? That’s confidence!

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One outdoor sitting area has a country club price tag, the other offers staycation savings.

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TRAY CHIC

The iconic director’s chair has a long history. While the modern version was intro-

A pretty tray to carry out drinks and canapés from the kitchen is essential for stylish summertime sipping and snacking.

duced at the 1892 World’s Fair in Chicago, this practical perch likely originated long before, with similar styles found in ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, re-emerging in

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mural? Masking tape, a stencil, brush, roller and exterior paint suitable for the surface you want to disguise are all you need. Go for nautical stripes, graphic geometrics or a looser more boho pattern to create a vibrant and economical feature for your garden.

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This weekend DIY painting project will turn an unattractive wall or fence into a bright, colourful and eyecatching focal point in your garden!

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Live Life

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Cooking and dining outdoors lets you make the most of sweet summer weather, especially when your deck is decked to the nines.

STYLING JULIE LAPOINTE | PHOTOGRAPHY TANGO

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Urban & Earthy CLEAN LINES AND WARM COLOURS COMBINE FOR A SETTING THAT’S CHIC AND NATURAL. WOOD AND TERRACOTTA TOUCHES ARE PUNCTUATED BY PLENTY OF BLACK TO MARK THIS SPACE AS MODERN. Opposite and above

Weber Traveler series portable BARBECUE, $399, Rona. Six-seat outdoor DINING SET, $3,110, Club Piscine. Polypropylene plastic TILE, $23 for nine sq. ft. (nine tiles), IKEA. Vinyl CARPET, $169, Zone. Artificial IVY, starting at $22; artificial six-foot TREE, $330; cement-effect PLANTER, $100; Véronneau. Garden LIGHT SET, 37', $35; plastic WINE GLASS, $20 (set of 4); Canadian Tire. Terracotta STOOL, $250; WATER GLASS, $7 each; EQ3. Solar LED Rattan LANTERN, $25; bamboo LANTERN, $30; stoneware DINNER PLATE, $13 each; Boutique Kozy. Outdoor polyester lumbar CUSHION, $23, Bouclair. Organic cotton TABLE RUNNER, $20, H&M Home. CUTLERY, $90 (five-piece set); yellow melamine PLATE, $11 each; cotton NAPKIN, $13 each; black stoneware PITCHER, $60; PLANTER with terracotta stand and metal base, $60; artificial PLANT with terracotta POT $45; Crate and Barrel.

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Wood TRAY, $40, Bouclair. Glass PITCHER, $70, Must Société. WATER GLASS, $8 each, H&M Home. Wood PLATES, $37 (set of 4), Crate and Barrel.

Biodegradable Paper STRAWS, $8 per 100 pack, Linen Chest.

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DESSERT OF THE MONTH

TEXT THE TEST KITCHEN | PHOTOGRAPHY MAYA VISNYEI | STYLING CLAIRE STUBBS

Raspberry Crumble Cake We’re coming up to berry season, not that you need an excuse to bake up this dessert that’s bursting with the sweetness of summer.

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INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS

Topping ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup packed brown sugar ¼ tsp salt 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 2 tbsp sliced almonds (optional) Cake 1½ cups all-purpose flour 2½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs ½ cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla 1½ cups raspberries Raspberries for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mist 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray; line bottom with parchment paper; set aside.

Topping In bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar and salt. Using fork, mix in butter until moistened.

Toss in almonds (if using); set aside.

Cake In bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter with sugar on medium speed until fluffy; beat in eggs, 1 at a time; beat in sour cream and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture in two additions just until combined.

Scrape into prepared pan, smoothing top; sprinkle with raspberries. Sprinkle topping over top.

Bake until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.

Remove collar and slide onto rack to cool. Serve with more raspberries, if using.

tip

You can substitute blueberries or blackberries for the raspberries. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

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TUMBLER, $10, Zara Home, zarahome.com.

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With everyone spending so much time at home, a fresh perspective is what we need.

We’ve picked five of our favourite new looks that are guaranteed to give your house and garden sizzling summer style.

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Tropez SOFA, $1,899, CB2, cb2,ca.

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BLACK & WHITE This dynamic duo adds a crisp look to indoor and outdoor rooms.

The brightness of white and drama of black will wake up a neutral environment, while working with bright colours, too. Integrate this trend easily with artwork, pillows, lighting and hardware. Does your outdoor metal furniture need an update? Spray it with black paint and add some white cushions for a simple on-trend update.

POUF, $50; PILLOWS, $60 (orange), $20 (black and white); lowes.ca. LOUNGER, $350, homesense.ca.

OUTDOOR Boudoir Green CUSHION COVER (above), $150; DNA Pink CUSHION COVER, $200; nodadesigns.com.

OUTDOOR Lago CHAIR, $995, eq3.com.

INDOOR Froset CHAIR, $99, ikea.ca.

02 MID-CENTURY MODERN

Mid-Century Modern is all the rage for home interiors and now the look is showing up in outdoor entertaining spaces, too, offering the same cool vibe with its clean-lined, low-slung furnishings. Bonus: this style’s light and airy look is perfect for smaller spaces.

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The boho look of shibori and tie-dye patterns brings a casual vibe to the tabletop. Mix blue and white patterns (this summer’s favourite palette) with your formal white china or add casual navy blue for drama. Is blue not you? Look for these patterns in your favourite hue: think orange for a citrusy splash or green to match Mother Nature’s most abundant colour.

Melamine Shibori PLATE, $5, homesense.ca.

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INDOOR & OUTDOOR

Noritake Hanabi DISH SET, $144 for 12 pieces, wayfair.ca.

All-weather braided RUNNER in blue, $215, llbean.ca.

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INDOOR-OUTDOOR COMFORT Take comfort cues from indoors for your outdoor living space.

Cushy soft furnishings and rugs add a luxe touch to the great outdoors. As you would for indoors, look for extra plush, comfortable upholstered furniture. Stylish and durable outdoor fabric, wood accents and swivel chairs (the swivel is having a moment!) create the comfort and style you’re accustomed to indoors.

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Carbonia SWIVEL CHAIR, $2,250, housewarmings.ca.

Montauk Jane Outdoor LOVESEAT, $9,000, montauk.com.

INDOOR

CB2 Flutter Slipcover SOFA, $3,000, cb2.ca.

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INDOOR

Ruffles and scalloped edges create the vintage charm of a romantic retro cottage.

Look for ruffles on almost everything indoors, from bedskirts to trims on draperies and pillows. Outdoors, you’ll thrill to the scalloped frills on umbrellas, canopies, tablecloths and slipcovered furniture.

Rylan Buffalo Check Scalloped WINDOW VALANCE, $43, bedbathandbeyond.ca.

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Designer Cynthia Ferguson’s captivatingly personal Toronto garden delights the senses with lovely blooms, gorgeous colours and the most inviting – and fragrant – spots for lounging.

TEXT CHRISTY WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH

A Shade More Inviting Cynthia planted a birch tree to add shade to her sunny south-facing yard. Its base is punctuated with vibrant impatiens. “They add a fabulous blanket of pink, almost like a carpet. The hit of colour is unexpected in a corner and plays beautifully against the grey deck.”

Sofa So Good “I always like to have a sofa somewhere in the backyard.

We can squeeze three people together in a pinch and, of course, a sofa provides the option for stretched-out lounging and reading.”

Table Talk Cynthia loves to style outdoor tables as if they were inside, and trays are one of her go-to items. “They transport morning coffee, lunch and can hold a beautiful bouquet of flowers and candles.” She also keeps little

luxuries that you’d find in an indoor living room close at hand. “There’s nothing more indulgent than sitting outside and leafing through a fabulous coffee table book.”

Blue Notes The garage at the rear of the garden is a visual delight in a pretty shade of blue. “If your garage or shed isn’t attached to your house, treat it like a separate entity.

Mine is a lot more country-looking than my midtown home. I love that relaxed vibe for a backyard.”

On Repeat The garden looks casual, yet cohesive thanks to Cynthia’s measured approach. “Repetition is key in an outdoor space. In order to create impact, repeat one colour or type of plant. I used multiple boxwoods in terracotta planters to achieve a smart, transitional space between the side garden and back area.”

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Parisian Panache

Alfresco Elegance

With the manicured parks and gardens of Paris in mind, Cynthia opted for classic pavers and pea gravel, a savvy city solution that doesn’t require the maintenance that grass does. “I have a simple rule for everything that goes into my garden: it must survive neglect!”

The scent of wisteria and sight of sparkly string lights are the backdrop to summer meals. The simple folding table (easy to store) is gussied up with a Lee Jofa fabric tablecloth. “I edged it with black grosgrain ribbon for impact. I move our dining room chairs outside for dinner and layer on the candles and fresh-cut flowers from the garden.”

In Bloom A hanging basket and planter boxes brimming with clematis, lobelia, salvia and variegated ivy offer a verdant border on one side of the yard against the garage.

“It’s important to select blooms that really pop against exterior paint colours – think high-impact contrast.

I always add the strongest colours in my seasonal baskets.” The sweet folding chair is a vintage find.

Mirror, Mirror Cynthia hung a mirror on the garage to reflect the light throughout the day. “When my weigela bush is in bloom, it’s magical, as the pink petals are reflected in the mirror.

The scent of the honeysuckle is phenomenal. It climbs against the trellis covering the garage.”

LANDSCAPE DESIGN, Cynthia Ferguson Designs. DECK PAINT, Kendall Charcoal HC-166, Benjamin Moore. PAVERS, PEA GRAVEL, PLANTER BOXES, TRELLIS, faux TERRACOTTA POTS, URNS, Home Depot. Assorted FLOWERS, TWIG LATTICE, Sheridan Nurseries. SOFA, COFFEE TABLE, Cabana Coast. TRAY, Matahari Home. Black and white CUSHION, HomeSense.

RUG, Annie Selke. GARAGE SIDING PAINT, Jet Blue CC-870, Benjamin Moore. MIRROR, Renwil. Standing FLOWER BASKET, Mainly Baskets. Hanging FLOWER BASKET, Flower John. TABLECLOTH, Laine print in Petal, Lee Jofa. DINING CHAIRS, Port Eliot. CUSHION, Gaston Y Daniela, Kravet. HANGING LIGHTS, partylights.com.

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If you’re working from home this summer, why not head outside to get the job done? We asked designer Jacinthe Leroux from JK Concept Dezign in Montreal for functional, stylish set-ups for a deck and balcony that work when you need to work, but let you chill out on your days off.

PRODUCER JACINTHE LEROUX

Making It To stand in for a desk, Jacinthe ran a countertop made from wood slats along the balustrade, leaving the central space free. The counter is the perfect desk-with-a-view where you can work or have lunch. A wood bench at one end of the balcony offers extra seating and conceals handy storage for cushions. Behind it, a high planter provides privacy and a spot for greenery.

A cushy wicker armchair beckons when it’s time to relax; its trusty sidekick – a small drinks table – awaits your bevvie. Add a long cushion to the bench for daytime catnaps or as a cool place to read on a hot summer night – we’ve even included an adjustable lamp. Pull your outdoor room together with a patterned rug to complete the look.

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1 Liskov-M12 SCONCE, $475, Tungsten. 2 Brennfield WICKER CHAIR, $449, Rona. 3 Remind 3730 CHAIR by Pedrali, $145, De Gaspé. 4 Concrete composite SIDE TABLE, $299, CB2. 5 NightSky PVC and polyester RUG, 47" x 70", $220, huardetcompagnie.com.

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Jacinthe designed a generously proportioned countertop-height bar, similar to a kitchen island, to serve as a work surface during the day and bar at night; it even has storage. A marble slab on top offers a place to perch your laptop – she positioned the slab to extend a few inches beyond the edge of the bar to allow space for knees when sitting. At happy hour, the marble “desktop” morphs into a tray for cocktails and apps.

For all-weather workdays, shelter the bar area from the sun and rain with a pergola-type structure and protective canvas. When you fancy a break, head to the suspended chair for a gentle sway in the breeze. On lovely summer evenings, a concrete and wood corner sofa provides plenty of seating around a fire feature.

Details complete the look: ceramic tiles for a punch of pattern on the outward face of the bar; an outdoor pendant light that’s as elegant as an interior one; and containers with cascading greenery on the privacy wall.

1 Arik Levy Forester’s PENDANT, US$419, ylighting.com. 2 Ellington 50,000 BTU Outdoor FIREPLACE, $499, Rona.

3 Pedrali Ara 316 ARMCHAIR, $215, De Gaspé. 4 Harmony ceramic TILES, $4 per sq. ft., La Tuilerie. 5 Metal and wicker HANGING CHAIR, $449, Rona.

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Style& Substance

TEXT MARTHA UNIACKE BREEN | PHOTOGRAPHY JASON HARTOG

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Jo Alcorn gives her family’s small bathroom big function and breezy style.

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main bathroom in designer Jo Alcorn’s home has to serve her entire family – Jo, her partner, three little girls, and sometimes their dogs, too – so making every inch count while also adding elbow room (and, of course, swish style!) was paramount. How did she do it? For a pro like Jo, it was easy as 1, 2, 3.

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Tip #1

Tip #2

MAKING ROOM The old swing doors were switched for space-saving pocket doors, and open glass panels replaced the original shower enclosure, flooding the room with light.

Other small gestures add big impact: angling the tub slightly created extra space by the vanity, while the clean lines of the slatted wall and window shade make the room feel airy.

COUNTERCULTURE “I’ve noticed people rarely use double sinks at the same time,” Jo says, and yet countertop space is always at a premium. Installing two big-box-store vanities side by side – unified by a single quartz countertop and backsplash – allows one person to wash up at the single sink while another makes use of the extra countertop space to apply makeup.

Tip #3 PATTERN PLAY The same marbled porcelain tile used in different sizes and patterns presents a unified look, but achieves a variety of visual effects. The herringbone floor pattern visually widens the space, as do the matching baseboards; while the large-format 24-by-48-inch shower tiles create an open, uncluttered look.

DESIGN, Alcorn Home. FAUCETS, VANITIES, GLASS SHOWER, SINK, TOILET, TUB, MIRRORS, Bath Depot.

COUNTERTOPS, HanStone Quartz. COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION, Stone Edge. TILES, M2 Tile & Stone. SCONCES, CEILING LIGHT, BLINDS, TOWELS, Bed Bath and Beyond.

PAINT Super White PM-1, Benjamin Moore.

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The Coast Is Clear TEXT BETHANY LYTTLE PHOTOGRAPHY TRACEY AYTON

Cool oceanic blues and peachy sunset hues bring the colour and beauty of the West Coast to this Vancouver new-build.

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ancouver is coastal, but it’s not tropical like Florida, and it’s not nautical like Nantucket,” says designer Lindsay Quinn Levin of Sincerely Lindsay Design Co.. It’s urban and global, and it’s also in a rainforest. So, when she introduced coastal hues to this newly built home, she did so with an emphasis on global wares (pillow textiles from Asia; baskets from Africa) and Vancouver’s natural surroundings. Inky blues inspired by the Pacific were paired with the evocative greys of a West Coast winter, then made radiantly modern with cameos of nearly-neon azalea pinks and sunset-worthy peach tones. “Coastal living is all about going with the flow,” says Lindsay. “For this family of six, we created that experience with a look that’s open, natural and easygoing.”

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Tile Tale

A big bobble of a chandelier shines above a sectional that’s generous enough for all six family members to snuggle at once.

Indigo pillows bring the ocean to mind, while neon-hued baskets serve as wall art. “They’re a vibrant handmade alternative to framed prints,” says Lindsay. A woven basket holds a fig tree; a second basket serves as a carryall.

“Tiling the fireplace in blue was the very first thing we did,” says Lindsay, pictured below plumping pillows. The hearth is flanked by custom millwork that displays natural baskets and maritime glass.

“Brass library lights and hardware add a hit of sparkle during the day and a golden glow at night,” says the designer.

DESIGN, Lindsay Quinn Levin, Sincerely Lindsay Design Co. WALL PAINT COLOUR, (on all white walls), Chantilly Lace OC-65, Benjamin Moore.

MILLWORK, Imran Buksh, C&C Custom Millwork. SHIPLAP, Rocky Point Projects Ltd. and Eric Carbery Construction.

FIREPLACE AND INSERT, Urban Fireplaces. VAN GOGH SECTIONAL, CF interiors.

COFFEE TABLE, Style in Form. DINING CHAIRS, Dash & Albert. RUG, CF Interiors.

PILLOWS ON SECTIONAL, McGee and Co. WALL BASKETS, Indego Africa. Visual Comfort CHANDELIER, Ocean Pacific Lighting. DINING TABLE AND BENCH, CB2.

FIREPLACE TILE, Riad Tile.

ITEMS ON SHELVES, Indego Africa; McGee and Co. HARDWARE, Bradford Hardware, CF Interiors. Visual Comfort BRASS LAMPS, Ocean Pacific Lighting. ELECTRICAL WORK, Ridgeline Electric.

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Kidding Around Piano practice takes place in an area delineated by a striped jute rug. Huge baskets with bobbled lids and happy patterns catch playthings. Vivid hues are celebrated on floating shelves showcasing kids’ art; below is custom built-in storage.

RUG, rugs.ca. Woven-back CHAIRS, McGee and Co. BASKETS (by piano), Serena and Lily.

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“DESIGN DOESN’T HAVE TO BE SUPER SERIOUS. TRY PLAYFUL, OVERSIZE SHAPES FOR STORAGE AND LIGHTING.”

Weave Your Way Woven seating in the piano and kitchen areas is paired with baskets. “The textures and tones look great from all angles, and bring instant dimension and interesting shadows to the more modern aspects of a home,” says Lindsay.

Light & Airy “To delineate zones in an openconcept house, use oversize lighting fixtures,” says Lindsay.

The pendants in the kitchen feature a cloud-white cap that’s soft in tone like the foggy blue island below.

Woven BARSTOOLS, Serena and Lily. Visual Comfort PENDANTS, Ocean Pacific Lighting. ISLAND PAINT COLOUR, Yarmouth Blue HC-150, Benjamin Moore.

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Calm Counterpoints “The primary bedroom features a wall of rich matte black shiplap,” says Lindsay. In contrast, the white dresser and end tables have a smooth, bright sheen. “The warm peach tones in the beachy wall art and cluster of vases say coastal, not nautical.” The brass-and-marble wreath statue is an elegant reference to nature.

DRESSER AND END TABLES, CF Interiors. WALL ART, Etsy; Minted.

THROW AND PILLOWS, McGee and Co. PEACH VASES, Anthropologie.

BRASS WREATH, CF Interiors. JUJU HAT WALL HANGING, Etsy. Visual Comfort SCONCES, Ocean Pacific Lighting. WALL PAINT COLOUR, Black 2132-10, Benjamin Moore.

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Strong So ness A feathery Bamileke Juju hat hangs over a charcoal linen headboard. Casual striped bedding is layered with an indigo pillow and ink-toned woven throw. The brass sconces look vintage. “Crisp modern shades keep them from looking too heavy,” says Lindsay.

Pattern & Plants Dotted motifs adorn the powder room walls. The vanity area is grounded by a striped fauxresin mirror and oversize sconce. “The perky leaf print and fresh sprigs are an easy way to blend botanicals with geometrics,” says Lindsay. The variegated tile floor is laid in a herringbone pattern.

WALLPAPER AND MIRROR, Serena and Lily. Visual Comfort SCONCE, Ocean Pacific Lighting. Botanical ART PRINT, Indigo.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

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Designer Cindy Brownstein combined casual touches with refined old-world elements in this kitchen that evokes a European country house.

THE PERFECT MIX Oversize pendants make a statement and shed light on the large island where clever cubbies and closed cabinets offer plenty of storage.

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◀ Pera glass VASE, $50, Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

◀ Handcrafted ceramic A + J Métissage TEAPOT AND CUPS (2), $160, Cantin, cantintraditions.com.

get the look kitchen inspiration

◀ Bouquet of artificial FLOWERS, $60, Véronneau, veronneau.com.

▼ Handcrafted porcelain BOWLS, $40 each, Dompiere, marieevedompierre.com.

▲ Bagganäs brass-finished steel HANDLES, $16 for 2, IKEA ikea.ca.

▲ Cato acacia PLANK, $60, Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

◀ Fox Wildomar metal

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Secret Ingredients

and wood BARSTOOL, $519, Lowes, lowes.ca.

The secret to this Euro-inspired kitchen is its mix of ingredients. The marble backsplash has an old-world feel, and the apron sink and wide-plank pine floors create a gentrified country house mood. Quartz countertops are a contemporary choice and clean up more easily than marble. Another modern touch is designer Cindy Brownstein’s mix of metal finishes, including gold and stainless steel. “The gold on the bar stools looks dressy industrial,” says Cindy. More gold on the Euro-style open shelving (perfect for quickly grabbing dishware) gives the look of a Parisian café.

▲ Mercury Row wood and metal SHELVES, $270, Wayfair, wayfair.ca.

DESIGN, Cindy Brownstein, Cindy B Decor. CABINETS CONSTRUCTION, Jazzy Design. Quartz COUNTERTOPS and marble BACKSPLASH, Cindy B Decor. APPLIANCES, Signature Bachand. Metal and marble SHELVING CONSTRUCTION, Hayes Nulman Design.

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INSIDER’S VIEW

Philip Mitchell

Designer Philip Mitchell shares his advice on how to reel in the maritime charm of Canadian East Coast style.

PHOTOGRAPHY, ANNIE SCHLECHTER

TEXT KARL LOHNES

PAINT: Philipsburg Blue HC-159, Benjamin Moore

Philip Mitchell grew up in a home where design was celebrated. Not surprisingly, it’s become both his passion and profession. He established his eponymous Toronto design firm in 2002, later expanding it to New York and Chester, Nova Scotia. Philip’s signature mix of tradition with contemporary touches and exhuberant pattern, colour and art bring beauty and livability to an interior. He now lives in idyllic Chester with husband Mark Naransky. Who better than Philip to advise us on East Coast style?

the serenity of the shore and the charm of the historic seaside village lifestyle. The look is simple, clean and natural, with fabrics, colours, furniture and accessories that evoke the romantic idea of life in the Maritimes.

Taking inspiration from the ocean and the sailboats, blue and white is the go-to colour palette for East Coast homes, and works for both modern and traditional homes.

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PHOTOGRAPHY, BENNISON FABRICS

KL: How do you define East Coast style?

PM: East Coast style is all about capturing

OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT (fabric swatch) “Bennison Fabrics’ handprinted Pavilion Stripes in multicolour blues and oyster adds a nautical touch to any room and the effect is interesting and fresh,” says designer Philip Mitchell.

KL: You have a design book coming out

KL: Do you have favourite prints?

PM: Handprinted fabrics, charming small

soon. Why did you write it and what can we expect?

print wall coverings and handwoven natural material carpets are a must for me when designing coastal homes.

PM: I wanted to share the importance of designing homes that are reflective of the personalities and style of the owners. I’ve seen many homes where you get no sense of who lives there. It’s like walking into a hotel. In my book, Collected Interiors: Rooms That Tell a Story (September 2021, Rizzoli), I’ll show how to live with the things you love and how to incorporate them into your homes. The book will show readers how to incorporate family heirlooms and collections into a more contemporary style of living.

KL: The spaces you design have layers of architectural detail, draperies and art. With art, is there a common mistake we make?

PM: One of the most common mistakes is to

KL: How can we create East Coast style?

PM: The origins of East Coast style are in fishing and sailing, so add maritime character to a small bedroom by taking direction from the shipwrights and building the beds in with plenty of storage underneath. Simple, streamlined wood furniture, as well as weathered and antique pieces, also create a sense of relaxed ease and history.

A favourite East Coast architectural detail of mine is shiplap. While it does lend a hint of historic appeal, its simple, uncomplicated look goes with both traditional and contemporary interiors – it definitely creates a warm and inviting East Coast look.

KL: What can we look forward to seeing from Philip Mitchell Designs?

PM: One of the most exciting things coming up is a new East Coast lifestyle shop/gallery in Lunenburg that will feature local pieces and works of craft, art, antiques and custom furniture. I’ll also have a decorating project in Style at Home this fall! As well, I am in the planning stages of establishing an East Coast real estate development company with a focus on restoration and sustainability – very exciting!

PHOTOGRAPHY, ANNIE SCHLECHTER

PHOTOGRAPHY, KATIE CRANE

try to match artwork to an interior, which can make a room feel staged and overly coordinated. People should purchase what they love.

Art is the best opportunity to go beyond the confines of a room’s colour palette. Same with creating gallery walls. A successful grouping of pieces should not match but relate, with a common thread through the collection. Not everyone has an eye or the confidence to arrange art fearlessly. That’s where the value of a designer or art consultant comes in.

KL: What are your favourite neutral and non-neutral paint colours?

clean and spacious, however, some whites can make a room feel cold and harsh. Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White CC-40 is my go-to warm white paint that I find the perfect backdrop for a space where I can add colour through fabrics, rugs and textiles.

Pairing that white with a seafaring blue will give the space a maritime feel. A favourite blue of mine is Benjamin Moore’s Philipsburg Blue HC-159 with its intensely blue shade typical of ocean waters.

PHOTOGRAPHY, ANNIE SCHLECHTER

PM: Painting a room white will make it feel

Find more of Philip’s expert advice in Collected Interiors: Rooms That Tell a Story, by Philip Mitchell and Judith Nasatir (Rizzoli, September 2021).

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THE GOOD LIFE

The best things in life are free, so the saying goes. June is, without a doubt, just such a gift. Every year it comes along giving our senses a thrill – the days are long, the sun is warm and the scent of summer staggers us. So get outside, invite nature inside, and live the good life.

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A collection of vintage wicker and mellowed antiques were ready to go long before this perfect waterfront cottage came into one designer’s view.

TEXT BETHANY LYTTLE PHOTOGRAPHY PATRICK BILLER

or decades, designer Lindsay Mens Craig collected furniture and art for a cottage she hadn’t yet found. “I called it the Cottage Stash. I was always picking up things at vintage shops, antique markets and garage sales,” she says. So, when this 30-year-old charmer overlooking Ontario’s Georgian Bay came to market, Lindsay and her husband Michael jumped on it. “It had the most incredible views,” she says.

Thirty-two steps lead from its doors down to the bay, and the sparkling water is visible from the roomy side porch, breezy screenedin room, and sprawling living room, too.

Inside, the cottage had an authentic feel.

“The interior had loads of character, including tongue-in-groove ceilings, panelled walls and vast windows,” says Lindsay, which meant she could focus on decorating. “I love antiques, wicker, all shades of blue, and anything with a story, which pretty much describes the Cottage Stash! So, I just hauled it out and brought it here!” she says.

“Almost instantly, it was home.”

Cottage Charm The forest-green cottage has multiple seating areas. Muskoka chairs sit at the water’s edge (opposite). Vintage wicker is everywhere, including at the cottage’s entry, shown with homeowner and designer Lindsay Mens Craig and Axel (above), and on the side porch (right), the morning coffee and barbecue spot. The sign is from a fish stand in P.E.I. The storage tin belonged to Lindsay’s grandmother. It hides skipping ropes and sidewalk chalk.

DESIGN, Lindsay Mens Craig, TOM Design Studio. WICKER CHAIRS (front door), WICKER SET (side porch), Christie Antique Market. PLANTERS (front door), Cole’s Florist.

FISH SIGN, Vintage Fine Objects.

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Screened-In Style

OPPOSITE “The antique coat rack, catch baskets and console table make it easy to come in and drop your stuff,” says Lindsay. The wall art, Persian rug, chair and vase are vintage. They set the tone for the cottage’s forever-ago vibe. Country-fresh florals in crockery suit the casual mood and also forge a connection between indoors and out, which is what cottage life is all about.

ABOVE “After dinner, while we wait for the bugs to disappear, we head out here to play board games or cards. It’s everyone’s favourite place and has awesome views of the water,” says Lindsay. A budget sofa and wicker chairs encircle the coffee table Lindsay once aimed to refinish. “The sander was too powerful though, and left those marks,” she says. “They looked cool, so I just left it that way!”

COAT RACK, CONSOLE TABLE, VASE, MIRROR, BASKETS, ANTLERS AND RUG, Vintage Fine Objects.

WICKER CHAIR, LANTERNS, Christie Antique Market. SOFA, IKEA. PILLOWS, TRAY, HomeSense.

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A Place in History “The antique pine hutch is filled with family memorabilia, which brings a sense of personal history to the cottage,” says Lindsay. “The map of Georgian Bay is a great conversation piece. It shows how small the cottage is in the context of the bay.” The caned chairs are a garage sale find. A potato-sack runner suits the rusticity of the pine table. Stepstools let Lindsay’s young daughters reach high places.

TABLE, STEPSTOOLS, TABLE RUNNER, Vintage Fine Objects. CHINA CABINET, Smash Salvage. LANTERN, Around the Block. FRAMED MAP, Huckleberry’s.

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Designer's Touch “The black countertops and white cabinetry were already here, but I added a backsplash with subway tile and black grout,” says Lindsay. The tongue-in-groove ceilings got a fresh coat of paint and new light fixtures were installed. “The original range hood looked like something from outer-space, so I did a quick-fix, wrapping it in wood, then painting it,” she says. Vintage paintings and a fabric shade are soothing. “The wicker stools vacuum clean, which is great since the kids use them a lot.”

CABINET AND RANGE HOOD PAINT COLOUR, Simply White OC-117, Benjamin Moore. WICKER BAR STOOLS, CB2. SUBWAY TILE, Saltillo Tile.

CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, Huckleberry’s.

“Unlike most primary homes, cottages should pass the swim test. In other words, the furniture and rugs should be able to withstand wet bathing suits and sandy bare feet.”

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Room to Exhale THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE The main room offers stunning water views, so a generously proportioned window bench is the best seat in the house. Lindsay fashioned it from two twin mattresses, placed end to end and framed with beadboard. The airy tripod table beside it, vintage paintings and a breakfast tray are balanced by the heft of a Quebec pine trunk turned coffee table.

“The fireplace stone was really ugly, so I painted it white. It was a great fix, and as cheap as a can of paint,” says Lindsay. “The fish over the mantel isn’t local, but it’s fun!” The tall blue cabinet hides a TV and board games. A porcelain garden stool serves as a drinks table between rattan armchairs.

The antique Quebec pine cabinet is stocked with candles, playing cards and other cottagey necessities. The antique lantern wired into a lamp feels nautical. Lindsay added pillows and sheepskin to the rattan armchairs, making them even more inviting.

WICKER BED TRAY (on window seat), TRIPOD DRINKS TABLE, RUG, PAINTINGS (over window seat), FISH (over fireplace), Vintage Fine Objects.

COFFEE TABLE/CHEST, pine CABINET, Christie Antique Market. VASES, The Door Store. POUF, HomeSense. FIREPLACE PAINT COLOUR, Simply White OC-117, Benjamin Moore. Porcelain GARDEN SEAT, Around the Block.

WOODEN STEPSTOOL, Betten Court Manor.

“Building the window bench is the best thing we ever did for this cottage. The kids, Kennedy and Cameron, and dog love it. And it’s my number one nap destination.”

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Fresh Air Feeling The primary bedroom feels fresh with pale blues, greens and white anchoring the palette. A custom striped headboard, paisley pillows and artwork add pattern, colour and character. The paintings were collected by Lindsay over a 10-year span. “They’re all by one artist,” she says.

“And cost only $15 each.”

LAMP, END TABLE, ART (over headboard), Vintage Fine Objects.

HEADBOARD FABRIC, Schumacher. CUSTOM HEADBOARD, Silva Custom Furniture. PAISLEY PILLOWS, Y&Co. BEDDING, Pottery Barn.

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Patterns Aplenty BELOW “This quilt from South Carolina set the stage for everything that came after,” says Lindsay of the houndstooth headboard, bird motif pillows and playful polka-dot sheets. A textured lamp sits atop a narrow table, its shelves laden with novels for guests, and an antique dresser hosts a grouping of vases. “I’m a big blue fan,” says the designer. “These were bought over a long period of time, then arranged together here.”

Houndstooth HEADBOARD FABRIC, bird PILLOWS, Schumacher. CUSTOM HEADBOARD, Silva Custom Furniture. Round END TABLE, blue POTTERY, ART (over dresser), Vintage Fine Objects. LAMP (on end table), Betten Court Manor. QUILT, 17 South Antiques. SHEETS, HomeSense. ART (above bed and dresser), Christie Antique Market. ROMAN SHADE, Tonic Living.

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Old & New ABOVE “The tongue-in-groove walls were there, so the powder room already had character,” says Lindsay. “I painted the vanity blue and topped it with marble from an old coffee table I’d hung onto. Luckily, it fit!” A roman shade and vintage framed art add character. Says Lindsay: “The worn rug hides messes beautifully.” A wood stool is a perfect perch for teeth brushing by the little ones.

WALL PAINT COLOUR, Stonington Grey HC-170, VANITY PAINT COLOUR, Hale Navy HC-154, Benjamin Moore. MIRROR, WOODEN STOOL, Vintage Fine Objects. ART, Christie Antique Market.

ROMAN SHADE, Tonic Living.

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Open HOUSE

TEXT KATIE HAYDEN PHOTOGRAPHY ALEX LUKEY STYLING MEG CROSSLEY AND MORGAN MICHENER

A heritage-approved reno and flowing modern floor plan bring a century-old home back to the future.

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OPPOSITE AND BELOW Because Cabbagetown is a Heritage Conservation District, homeowner Paul Vouriot’s new vision for his Victorian-era rowhouse’s facade — which included swapping out a circa-1980 bay window for periodappropriate arched double-hung wood windows — had to be approved by the City of Toronto.

Tidy landscaping and elegant lighting play up the striking oldmeets-new aesthetic. The low yew hedge beside the stoop hides a new light well added in the basement guest room.

ARCHITECTURAL REDESIGN, LANDSCAPE DESIGN, GV & Co. WINDOWS, Grace Windows & Doors. DOOR, Traditional Doors. LANDSCAPING, Hepburn Landscape Contractors. PATIO STONE, Unilock. PLANTERS, Veradek. Lilac TREES, Sheridan Nurseries.

LEFT Paul Vouriot (left), co-owner of luxury design-build firm GV & Co., and Keith Barry, a partner at advertising agency LG2, lived in their 1876 rowhouse for eight months before embarking on the extensive renovation.

SCULPTURE, Snob. CABINET, GV & Co. WALL COLOUR (throughout main floor), White Diamond OC-61, Benjamin Moore.

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trolling down the narrow, tightly lined streets of Toronto’s Cabbagetown almost feels like travelling back in time to the 1800s, when the area was a bustling hub for Irish immigrants. But while charming streetscapes have an innate romanticism, old-fashioned interiors rarely hold the same appeal – certainly that was the case when Paul Vouriot and Keith Barry bought this 1,400-square-foot rowhouse in 2018. “It had been poorly renovated in the 1980s, and had small, dark, closed-off rooms, an unusable basement, and a leaky sunroom,” Paul says. The exterior wasn’t much to behold either. The walls were clad in crumbling blue stucco, and termites had waged war on the wooden elements.

When the couple embarked on an overhaul several months later, Paul – who co-founded luxury design-build firm GV & Co. and has experience remodelling heritage buildings like Union Station – expected surprises. He was not disappointed. “It was almost like demolishing the interior three times over, peeling back layer after layer of drywall and plaster built up over 140 years.”

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On top of a period-friendly brick facade that follows local guidelines governing heritage properties, the nine-month renovation delivered an airy, open-concept main floor, an inviting basement and a kitted-out primary bedroom suite. “From the street, it now looks as though it’s always been here, but the second you walk through the door, it feels refreshingly modern,” says Paul. “It’s open and bright, so it feels much larger than it actually is.”

Most notably, though, Paul replaced the back of the house with a tall, square addition that adds envious elbow room inside and – via

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windows covering much of its back wall – integrates the breezy new interior with the jewel-box backyard nestled under towering century-old maples. “It adds an incredible modern balance to an otherwise traditional exterior, and draws your eye out to the yard and the unique courtyard beyond,” Paul says.

In the end, almost every square inch of the home was rebuilt.

“It’s basically a brand-new house inside an old house,” Paul says.

Thanks to his thoughtful approach, this new-old house looks right at home in the 21st century.

“WE WANTED THE KITCHEN TO BE SLEEK, ALMOST LIKE FURNITURE, BUT IT ALSO HAD TO BE FUNCTIONAL WITH TONS OF STORAGE.” – Paul Vouriot

OPPOSITE Über-sleek lighting over the island and dining table helps keep sightlines uninterrupted in the open-concept main floor. Similarly, Paul washed walls, trim and ceilings in gallery white and ran new European white oak flooring throughout to enhance flow. Including loads of built-ins in the redesign allows the pair to hide the clutter of daily life and keep the look minimalistic and clean-lined. The dining room’s Andrew Neyer Astro Mobile chandelier inspired the main floor’s design.

“It immediately grabs your attention,” Paul says. “It’s interesting without being overpowering, and it’s made of a variety of materials. We thought it felt like hanging art.” The dishwasher and microwave are integrated into the island.

ABOVE Paul’s vision for the kitchen, which was relocated from the back to the centre of the main floor, was to keep it clean and quiet. So he matched the graphite marble countertop to the oak veneer on the cabinetry, and wrapped the island in white Statuarietto Venatino marble “so it would feel unobtrusive sitting in the middle of the room,” he says. The white marble and black cabinets also riff on the dining room’s showpiece chandelier. The lighting over the island, a custom design by GV & Co., is a simple LED tube on a dimmer. The fridge is integrated into the tall cabinet on the left; the righthand tall cabinet holds the pantry.

CABINETS, Artcraft Kitchens. Berenson PULLS, ADH Hardware. MARBLE for countertops, AST Stone. STOOLS, CasaLife. FLOORING, Stone Tile.

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“WE WANTED THE DINING ROOM TO LOOK LIKE A CONTINUATION OF THE KITCHEN SO THAT THE WHOLE AREA WOULD FEEL LARGER.” – Paul Vouriot

OPPOSITE, ABOVE Paul and Keith use the wide black oak sideboard in the dining area wall as their bar. For continuity, its honed graphite marble top matches the kitchen countertops, the ebony-toned base coordinates with the island, and the kitchen’s honed marble backsplash continues here. “By using the same materials for the sideboard, the columns hiding HVAC and plumbing [in each corner] become design features, accented by sconces,” Paul says. Shutters add privacy with little fuss. “We went for something that would appear traditional from the street, but feel more modern on the interior. Café shutters painted out in white with minimal trim did the trick.”

Sideboard DESIGN, GV & Co. Sideboard CONSTRUCTION, Artcraft Kitchens. Glass and walnut TABLE, EQ3. CHAIRS, CasaLife. Silver BAR TOOLS, Christofle. Sideboard SURFACE, MARBLE (on back wall), AST Stone. Decorative OBJECTS (on floating shelves), VASE (on sideboard), Cynthia Findlay. Astro Lighting white SCONCES, Lumens.

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Resituating the living room to the back of the main floor allows Paul and Keith to open it right up to the backyard in warmer months. It also capitalizes on the light and views introduced by the expansive new windows. “We infused rooms with a few pops of colour to make them feel fun and inviting,” says Paul. Coat closets are hidden behind touch-latch doors in each corner alongside the back door. “Given the proportions of the house, we worked hard to include hidden storage to make the most of every square inch.”

SOFA, wood-framed CHAIRS, wood-top TABLE, Elte Mkt. Blue OTTOMANS, Home Société.

Drum table DESIGN, GV & Co. Drum table CONSTRUCTION, Filo Timo. TREE, PLANTER, CB2. ARTWORK by Claire Desjardins, Canvas Gallery. Patterned PILLOWS, Snob. VASE, blue DISH (on coffee table), Cynthia Findlay.

“WE’RE DRAWN TO CLASSIC MID-CENTURY PIECES, AND WE TRIED TO CHOOSE RAISED FURNITURE THAT CAN BE MOVED AROUND FOR ENTERTAINING.” – Paul Vouriot ABOVE AND LEFT While the shapely modern furniture is fittingly clean-lined, it features an intriguing variety of textures and tones that bring depth and warmth to the sleek interiors.

The TV over the fireplace camouflages itself as art when not in use. Paul delineated the living room within the openconcept main floor through careful placement of art and furniture, and by underpinning it all with the handsome crosshatch pattern rug. “We used art, pillows and bedding to add warmth, colour and character throughout the house,” he says. Low-slung furniture and uncluttered sight lines help make the 16-by-45-foot main floor feel larger than it is.

CLUB CHAIR, RH. FIREPLACE, Odyssey Fireplaces. TV, Samsung.

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ABOVE Paul designed the new ensuite to offer different vignettes, from the luxe marbletop walnut vanity to the interplay of the contrasting wall tiles.

“It makes the room feel a lot bigger than it actually is because all the different textures are in the same colour range.” A huge new skylight was a splurge, but “totally worth it” for the natural light that fills this interior space.

VANITY CONSTRUCTION, Artcraft Kitchens. MIRRORS, EQ3.

Mare Bianco marble WALL TILE (right), Stone Tile. Wavy WALL TILE, Porcelanosa. PENDANT LIGHTS by Pablo Designs, LightForm. FAUCETS, Ginger’s.

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TOP RIGHT AND RIGHT To accommodate the four-piece ensuite plus dressing area (foreground), Paul eliminated a tiny third bedroom on the second floor (and added a new guest bedroom in the basement). “It makes the bedroom feel more like a retreat,” he says. Crisp walnut built-ins house two full-height wardrobes (left), plus a six-drawer dresser (right). Pocket doors between the bedroom and dressing area, and on the WC (back right) add privacy without eating up floor space. Mare Bianco marble flooring runs through both spaces.

MARBLE, AST Stone. Mare Bianco FLOORING, Stone Tile. Berenson DRAWER PULLS, ADH Hardware. Round MIRROR, Electric Mirror.

VASE, Cynthia Findlay.

The huge windows in the primary bedroom’s new back wall afford leafy views of a charming cluster of historical cottages beyond the backyard. “With the new addition, the feel of the house entirely changed,” Paul says. “It’s light and airy, and opened up to the beautiful greenery outside. But it’s a calming light that plays well with the Southern California vibe we created. Keith and I both love that area, so we wanted our bedroom to feel like we’re staying at a luxury hotel.” Wall-to-wall drapes,

an upholstered bed and plush rug – all in the same soft grey as the walls – imbue a cocooning feel. “It’s so calm and relaxing that sometimes it’s hard to get out of bed, especially with the blackout drapes pulled.”

BED, LAMPS, white BEDDING, Home Société.

BEDSIDE TABLES, EQ3. RUG, Elte Mkt. DRAPERY FABRIC, JF Fabrics. DRAPERY SEWING, Linen Chest.

Vintage TEXTILE (as throw), The Door Store. Black and white PILLOW, West Elm. WALL COLOUR, Cement Gray 2112-60, Benjamin Moore.

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“WE PAINTED EVERYTHING WHITE, AND KEPT ALL THE FURNITURE MINIMAL AND OFF THE FLOOR.” – Paul Vouriot ABOVE Paul injected coziness and polish in the basement guest bedroom by filling one whole wall with a snug headboard upholstered in a dapper grey herringbone. The panels open to reveal cabinets. The renovation included digging out the basement, which took the ceiling height to eight feet. A large new window (facilitated by a new light well in the front yard) brings in natural light BED, HEADBOARD, SIDE TABLES, white BEDDING, GV & Co. Headboard FABRIC, Primavera Interior Furnishings. Yellow SPREAD, yellow quilt-style PILLOWS, West Elm. PENDANT LIGHTS by Pablo Designs, LightForm.

Marble dice BOOKENDS, The Door Store. WALL PAINT COLOUR, White Diamond OC-61, Benjamin Moore.

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RIGHT Gently mottled grey tiles in the guest bathroom on the second floor play off the exposed concrete that covers the hallway wall outside this space. “We fell in love with the wall tile,” Paul says, of the tiles. He accented them with avant-garde matte black plumbing fixtures.

WALL TILE, Moscone. VANITY, Martec Woodworking. COUNTERTOP, AST Stone. MIRROR, EQ3. CONSTRUCTION, Vast Interiors. Moen SHOWERHEAD, SHOWER FAUCET, SINK FAUCET, PMF Plumbing. PENDANT LIGHT by Michael Anastassiades, Flos.

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HOMES

An interior courtyard garden, two rooftop terraces and walls of glass connect this custom home to the great outdoors.

TEXT EMMANUELLE MOZAYAN-VERSCHAEVE PHOTOGRAPHY DREW HADLEY STYLING JULIE DESLAURIERS

NATURE NURTURES

GREEN SCENE OPPOSITE Adding practicality and making a strong aesthetic statement, the natural wood and white-painted bookcases serve as both banister and display space.

“These are beautiful elements that energize the space and can be used to display plants, books or decorative objects,” says interior designer and homeowner Manon Bélanger.

INTERIOR DESIGN, Manon Bélanger. ARCHITECT, Henri Cleinge. Wood and metal SHELF DESIGN, Sarah Eve Hébert. SHELF CONSTRUCTION, Atelier 13. Bronze SCULPTURE, Denise Larochelle.

PLANTS, Atwater Market.

SETTING THE MOOD

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anon and Gaétan Bélanger love city life. But with their adult daughters, Gabrielle and Charlotte, out of the nest, their 3,500-square-foot custom home in Montreal’s popular MontRoyal plateau area had outgrown them. “It had become too big,” says Manon, an interior designer. So they found a vacant but tiny 25-by-65-foot lot in Rosemont – the plateau’s nextdoor neighbour – and started from scratch, again. They called in Henri Cleinge, architect of the couple’s former house, to design the new home’s shell, and Manon created the interior. To take full advantage of the small lot, they opted for a three-storey duplex, selling off the main-floor unit and leaving them with a more manageable 2,200-square-foot apartment. “Here, unlike our previous home, we decided to occupy the second and third floors, so that we have more light in height,” says Manon.

LEFT Manon wanted visitors to feel the spirit of the house at first glance, and her choice of colours and materials for the first-floor entry – white oak staircase, heated polished concrete floors and pale walls – reflects that. “Everything is painted in light greige,” she says. “I hesitated at first because I like all white, but this shade is really interesting because it is enveloping and warm.” Organically shaped hooks, natural wood benches and a modern steel shelf make the space work.

Painted steel SHELF DESIGN, Sarah Eve Hébert. DECORATIVE BIRDS, Jamais Assez. BENCHES, Coop Établi. PENDANT and leather CUSHION, HOOKS, through Manon Bélanger. WALL PAINT, Balboa OC-27, Benjamin Moore.

BAG and SCARF, Anthropologie.

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DOWN TO EARTH Manon kept the sofa, armchair, table and artwork from her old duplex, but switched to new cushion covers, rug and floor lamp to incorporate nature-inspired earth tones and a touch of black steel.

SOFA, Latitude Nord. CARPET, THROW, EQ3. COFFEE TABLE DESIGN, Sarah Eve Hébert. END TABLES, Maison Corbeil and Jamais Assez. CUSHIONS, Vibia LAMP, through Manon Bélanger. ARTWORK, Dimension Plus. WALL SHELF, MINI-HAY CHAIR, Jamais Assez. VASES, Crate and Barrel. GREENERY, Abaca.

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That flood of light is in large part due to a standout feature of this modern space – a courtyard garden at the heart of Manon and Gaétan’s main living area. “We wanted to have a central garden,” says Manon, who loves seeing the seasons change in this open-air room. “As soon as you reach the top of the stairs [that lead to the apartment from the street

“Occasionally, we have coffee in the interior courtyard in the morning but its main purpose is to bring natural light to the centre of the house.”

level], it’s a wow effect.” It connects them – as do the two decks off the third floor – to the city they love. “Neighborhood life in the city really appeals to us and we are also lucky to have big trees in our street, to be near shops and parks,” she says. City life plus a connection to nature – for Manon and Gaétan, that’s the best of both worlds.

HOLDING COURT The courtyard space brings a view of the outdoors to the interior of the duplex.

“It’s an amazing place because it’s open to the sky,” says Manon. “If it rains, we see the rain falling. In winter, it is full of snow, so I put a tree in it with lights. In spring and summer, I put plants there.” She and Gaétan created the modern black-slat wall from 90 pieces of wood that were cut, sanded and tinted on three sides, then assembled into four-by-11-foot panels. The wall brings texture to the space, and echoes the black framing of the windows. The horizontal slats let Manon hang even more plants. “Every time you go down the hall you walk past the glass room and it’s very calming,” she says.

METAL CHAIR AND OTTOMAN, Jamais Assez. PLANTS AND PLANTERS, West Elm. Copper WATERING CAN, EQ3.

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MATERIAL MATTERS Manon designed the kitchen to be sleek, with discreet but abundant storage. Belowcounter storage in the island and along the wall keeps the feeling airy and open, like the rest of the home. The polished concrete floors and marble backsplash and countertop complement the dark island.

“The whole island is made of Fénix, a super resistant and matte material,” says Manon.

“I chose dark brown for the island and a beige lacquer for the cabinets to create some warmth.”

KITCHEN DESIGN, Manon Bélanger. CABINET CONSTRUCTION, Atelier 13. COUNTERTOPS and BACKSPLASH, Moruzzi. Polished concrete FLOOR, AtelierB. SINK and FAUCET, Ramacieri Soligo. APPLIANCES, Signature Bachand, FRAME (on wall), Dimension Plus. BARSTOOLS, BOTTLES of oil, CONTAINER, WHISK and TEAPOT, Jamais Assez. VASE and FLOWERS, Abaca.

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DINING IN Manon’s existing dining room furniture fit right in to the new space.

“I just changed the upholstery of the pink chairs to a terracotta tone, but kept the yellow, black and beige chairs,” she says. “What I like about this room is that with the big window, it feels like you’re in a restaurant.” She opted for a custom chandelier with a half-globe at the centre that’s designed to hold a plant. “The little black spotlight illuminates the greenery,” says the designer. The different shades of the chairs echo the colours in the painting, as does the burgundy steel of the wall-mounted shelf, which was designed to delineate the dining room area.

TABLE, Cab Déco. CHAIRS, WOOD CANDLESTICKS, Jamais Assez. Vibia PENDANT LIGHT DESIGN, Manon Bélanger.

ARTWORK, Dimension Plus. CROCKERY, GLASSES, CARAFE, EQ3.

“Triple glass doors create an eight-foot-wide opening in the dining room, which overlooks large maple trees – they give the impression of sitting on a terrace.”

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“The shelves are like a bedside table and offer a change from the expected pair of night tables.”

LIGHT & BRIGHT The primary bedroom (one of the home’s three bedrooms) is the only one on the third floor. Manon brought in steel here, too, in the angular bed frame and shelving unit. Coating them in white created a lighter, softer finish than the grey or coloured steel used elsewhere, and suits the airy light tones that dominate the space. The drapery filters the abundant natural light provided by the huge glass doors that lead to the front terrace.

BED, Bonaldo. BEDDING, THROW, Maison Corbeil. BEDSIDE TABLE, DECORATIVE BIRDS, Jamais Assez. WALL LIGHTS, Homier Lighting. SHELF DESIGN, Manon Bélanger. Custom CURTAINS, Solis Store. GREENERY, Abaca.

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SERENE SUITE A serene atmosphere permeates the ensuite. Matte ceramic floor tiles coordinate with the wall tiles, but Manon alternated matte and glossy finishes on the latter, which creates interesting variation in the reflection of light. “Everything is tone on tone, but I played with the textures,” she says. “The vanity doors have rounded reliefs. Only the taps and the pendant contrast.” They opted for a single-sink, which left plenty of countertop to act as a hair and makeup vanity for Manon. “It also creates a very designer-like asymmetry,” she says.

VANITY UNIT DESIGN, Manon Bélanger. VANITY CONSTRUCTION, Oval.

MIRRORS, Atelier 13. FAUCETS, BASIN, BENCH, Batimat. Blu BATHTUB, Parva Fabrica. SOAP, Ramacieri Soligo. TILES, Stone Tile. Vibia PENDANT LAMP, through Manon Bélanger. FLOWERS, Abaca.

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TIME-OUT TERRACE

TAKING THE WATERS

Restrictions on the size of the third floor interior led to a creative solution.

“The idea [was to] extend [the third-floor living space] with terraces,” says Manon. From the primary bedroom, glass doors lead to the back deck, which is a haven of peaceful serenity. In warm weather, inviting armchairs, a patterned rug and a palm tree offer a quiet corner to enjoy treetop views of the back alley and neighbouring rooftops. The steel cladding on the parapet is a cool tone that complements the warm-tone cedar decking.

OPPOSITE The front terrace on the street side of the house is accessible from inside via the white oak walkway suspended above the second-floor landing. “It’s nice because guests can go to this second terrace without disturbing us, so we all have our privacy,” says Manon. “A Nordic spa is installed there, the mechanics of which are integrated into the cedarcovered podium. It’s important to plan this type of installation prior to construction because it requires reinforcing the floor,” advises Manon.

Deck chairs complete this quiet corner – an oasis in the heart of Montreal.

RUGS, Canadian Tire. ARMCHAIRS, NESTING TABLES, Jardin de Ville. POUF, Crate and Barrel. WICKER BASKET DESIGN, Manon Bélanger.

Cedar decking, loungers and a Nordic spa turn the rooftop terrace into a luxury resort.

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An uplifting yet soothing palette and textures drawn from nature unite modern and traditional elements in a busy family home.

TEXT KATIE HAYDEN | PHOTOGRAPHY WILL REID

RIGHT When they first bought the house, Erica and Rob invested in a graceful dining set from Hickory Chair. These timeless pieces were easy to integrate into the new design.

Designer Rhiannon Hageman (above) relaxed the look by removing heavy silk drapery, wrapping the room in grasscloth the colour of morning mist, and bringing in a breezy chandelier. “Sometimes, when you change everything else in the space, it allows you to see your pieces as new again,” she says. “This entire renovation was about repurposing and giving this incredible home new life.”

DESIGN, Rhiannon Hageman, Hageman Homes & Interiors. DINING TABLE, CHAIRS, GREY CABINETS, Hickory Chair. FLOWERS, Hofland. WHITE VASE, Barbara Barry. Grasscloth WALLPAPER, Schumacher.

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“ALL OF THE TEXTILES AND LIGHT FIXTURES HAVE BEAUTIFUL NATURAL ELEMENTS THAT LEND TO THE ORGANIC FEEL OF THE DESIGN.” – Rhiannon Hageman

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here is a special thread running through the serene redesign of this Oakville, Ont., home. It’s not just the breezy textiles or the pearly grasscloth wallcovering. It’s the friendship woven deeply into the fabric of the project. “I babysat for the Weirs when I was in high school,” says designer Rhiannon Hageman. “Our daughter was the flower girl in Rhiannon’s wedding,” adds homeowner Erica Hollingdrake Weir, who lives in the graceful five-bedroom with husband Rob Weir and their teens, Lauren, Lucas and Russ.

That level of comfort was no doubt at play when Erica reached out to Rhiannon back in 2019. “When my husband, Travis, and I opened our design firm, Erica came to me for help with a kitchen renovation,” explains Rhiannon. Quickly, a more intensive redesign was in the works. “We realized there was a lot we could do to help them fall back in love with their gorgeous home,” says the designer about the Cape Codstyle home Erica and Rob had bought from a builder in 2006.

LEFT Rhiannon transformed the underused formal living room into a peaceful sitting room where Erica meditates every morning.

“I do a lot of creative work in here – planning and thinking about how to accomplish things for the nonprofit and setting my goals for the day and the week,” says Erica, who co-founded the non-profit Mentoring Moms. Rhiannon swapped out the heavy castcement mantel for a simple white treatment and filled the room with like-minded tones – ivory, cream, greige, sand. “Neutrals are neutral for a reason: they can be layered quite effortlessly for a visual variation,” Rhiannon says. The whimsical Dandelion artwork (made from hand-cut coconut shells) over the fireplace is more than just decorative: “I wanted the eye to be drawn up to the beautiful vaulted ceiling, where we hung the gorgeous natural fixture from Made Goods,” she says.

Wood-framed CHAIRS, glass-topped SIDE TABLE, Cocoon Furnishings.

FIREPLACE INSERT, Napoleon. MANTEL, Top Notch Cabinetry. ART over fireplace, Palecek. QUARTZ on fireplace, Caesarstone. RUG, Pottery Barn. White TABLE LAMP, Circa Lighting. WALL COLOUR, Seapearl OC-19, TRIM COLOUR, White Dove OC-17, WINDOW TRIM COLOUR, Black Jack 2133-20, Benjamin Moore.

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RIGHT A chic cocktail bench that seems to float on its ethereal acrylic supports sets a luxe, contemporary tone in the front hall.

To update the architecture, Rhiannon stripped the darkstained white oak floors, instantly lightening the entire main floor.

Likewise, she swapped out traditional wooden spindles for wrought-iron ones on the railing and painted the existing handrail white. The spindles were some of only a handful of things that made it into a dumpster on this project. “It was really important to me that we minimize waste,” says Erica. “I’m a member of the Green Party and I volunteer with them. So the old kitchen went to Habitat for Humanity. The floors were refinished not replaced. And we just painted all the old windows to match the new ones.”

BENCH by Lee Industries, Cocoon Furnishings. Storage BASKET, Pottery Barn. White VASE, Accents for Living.

OPPOSITE Double doors into the home office, off the main foyer, frame a view of the artful and airy custom-made desk. “We wanted the view of the beautiful gardens to be the focal point,” Rhiannon says. Throughout the main floor, Rhiannon painted window frames to give the traditional architecture an edgier feel.

“A hint of black is always a good thing, even in traditional design,” she says. “It brings a depth and maturity to the space. All-white rooms can feel sterile.” Hageman Homes & Interiors is truly a family affair: Rhiannon’s husband, Travis Hageman (opposite, top), runs the construction side, and her sister, Shaunna Thomas, is the project coordinator.

LAMP, Circa Lighting.

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“WE WANTED THE VIEW OF THE BEAUTIFUL GARDENS TO BE THE FOCAL POINT.”– Rhiannon Hageman

To balance Erica’s passion for clean-lined modern design with Rob’s more traditional tastes, Rhiannon developed a pared-back transitional look inspired by the casual minimalist styles characteristic of Vancouver and L.A. “Erica showed me photos of beautiful glass homes in British Columbia,” says Rhiannon. “While it would have been impossible to recreate those, I looked for ways to modernize this house while still complementing its traditional architecture.”

By repeating a palette of pale neutral fabrics and beachy materials like abaca, white oak and rattan, she imbued a soothing sense of flow between rooms. Stripping the dark stain from the white oak floors lightened the look dramatically, as did overhauling two heavy stone fireplaces. To liven up the quiet spaces, Rhiannon brought in sunny hits of brass and healthy doses of black.

“Painting the windows black helps to frame the rooms and adds visual interest,” she says. Playing up the windows also addressed another of Erica’s goals: embracing nature. “I’m not really an art person, so I wanted the outdoors to be our art. I grew up on a farm and we just lived outdoors.”

The timing of the redesign, which finished in April 2020, couldn’t have been better considering the onset of the pandemic. “It’s provided little sanctuaries for each of us,” Erica says. “The living room is my escape. I spend mornings in there meditating and reading before everybody’s up.”

Rhiannon relishes Erica’s joy. “She gave us a huge opportunity. We’d never done a project this large,” she recalls. Erica says she just relied on her instincts: “I knew there was a risk, but deep in my heart, I knew they’d give us their best. And that’s exactly what happened.” And so the thread – woven tight from the start – holds fast.

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“IT’S ALL TONE-ON-TONE TO FEEL VERY PEACEFUL. MY MODERN IS WARM, LAYERED AND NEUTRAL INSTEAD OF STERILE AND COLD.” – Rhiannon Hageman

RIGHT The white oak cabinet in the kitchen – Rhiannon and Erica loved the idea of a furniture-style piece to display collections – takes a page from mid-century Scandi design. “Originally, we were going to paint it black, but I realized we needed something softer,” says Rhiannon. It works with the lightened white oak floors that transformed the space, as if a door had opened and the home was filled with fresh air. “I love the look of the white wood,” Erica raves.

CABINET DESIGN, Hageman Homes & Interiors. CABINET CONSTRUCTION, Top Notch Cabinets.

OPPOSITE Because the kitchen is somewhat tucked away, Rhiannon felt it was the best place to realize Erica’s desire to go really contemporary. Out went the old Cape Cod look with white Shaker cabinets, and in came flat-panel cabinetry in a ethereal pale grey, a clean-lined island with quartz waterfall counter and matching range hood. “We layered natural colours, wood and stone to bring the room together, and added warmth with the brass in the hardware and light fixtures,” says the designer. “Even though we went darker for the cabinetry colour, the room somehow feels brighter. I think the floors were a big part of that.” Erica’s requisite dose of glam comes in the form of two striking golden pendants over the island. “They feel like pieces of jewellery atop a relatively neutral space.”

CABINET DESIGN, Hageman Homes & Interiors. CABINET CONSTRUCTION, Top Notch Cabinets. CABINET COLOUR, Classic Gray OC-23, Benjamin Moore. HARDWARE, Emtek.

CHANDELIERS, Arteriors. BACKSPLASH, Caesarstone. STOOLS, RH. RANGE, FRIDGE, KitchenAid. FAUCET, Rohl.

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“WE SELECTED THE BEAUTIFUL TABLE FOR ITS BASE. IT LOOKS LIKE A PIECE OF ART!” – Rhiannon Hageman

OPPOSITE To make the breakfast area more fetching and functional, Rhiannon brought in a knockout dining table, paired it with shapely chairs clad in wipe-able leather-like vinyl and shifted the table into the centre of the room to anchor the space.

A chandelier of wired cocoa beads and simple linen drapes introduce natural texture.

“This back wall of the family room spans at least 30 feet.

It’s a really large space and it needed some softness,” says Rhiannon. “It would have felt unfinished without the drapery, which also frames out the space and gives it some dimension.”

Bernhardt DINING TABLE, Cocoon Furnishings. DRAPES, Schumacher. CHANDELIER, Made Goods.

BELOW The transformation of the family room was dramatic. “We replaced dark walnut cabinetry and a floorto-ceiling stone fireplace that looked like it should have been in a chalet with a sleek porcelain-slab fireplace flanked by new black-framed windows, and now the natural light is incredible!” raves the designer. “Part of the beauty of this space is all the greenery outside. We wanted to let that shine without overpowering anything in the room.”

The room’s size required sensitivity to scale when choosing and arranging new pieces.

“The huge sectional grounds the space and adds plenty of seating for the family to spend time together,” says Rhiannon. “Now it’s this welcoming, cozy family room.” The bold black iron

coffee table balances the light colour furnishings.

SOFA, ARMCHAIRS, Lee Industries. BASKET, Pottery Barn.

FLOOR LAMP, Circa Lighting.

RIGHT “Erica loves a bit of glam, and the powder room was a great place to use Schumacher’s wonderfully chic Queen of Spain wallpaper,” Rhiannon says. Likewise, the brass-lined sconces feel like dressy cuff bracelets.

“I’ve always loved fashion,” Erica says. “Growing up, I collected stacks of Seventeen magazines. Later, I even worked for Sunny Choi’s fashion house.” Simpler elements like the existing quartz sink, crisp mirror and polished-nickel faucet balance the luxurious finishes.

WALLPAPER, Schumacher.

SCONCE by Aerin, Circa Lighting.

FAUCET, RH.

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“RESPECTING THE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS OF THE PROJECT AND FINDING WAYS TO COMPLEMENT THEM WAS IMPORTANT.” – Rhiannon Hageman

LEFT With the existing hardwearing slate floor as a starting point, Rhiannon overhauled the mudroom, designing roomier built-ins finished in a velvety grey that looks great in every light.

“The family participates in every and all sport, so each person has their own cubby, and now that the children are teenagers, they need more space for all of their stuff,” Rhiannon says. “We also included drawers for all of Erica’s needs, and as much additional storage as possible. It’s polished, clean and a nice contrast to the light cabinetry in the kitchen, which is just off this room through double doors.” The brass tone of the hardware coordinates with the hardware in the kitchen next door for consistency.

BUILT-IN DESIGN, Hageman Homes & Interiors. BUILT-IN CONSTRUCTION, Top Notch Cabinetry. BENCH FABRIC, Kravet. RUG, Annie Selke.

OPPOSITE When the home was built, Erica created a breezy primary bedroom suite – with its enviable natural light amped up by a serene palette of warm whites – that she’s still in love with to this day. “Layering different whites in the same tones creates a beautiful and peaceful setting,” Rhiannon says. To refresh the look, she brought in ivory drapes and roman shades, new lamps and textural accessories like the dusty rose and purple velvet pillows. “The aubergine felt like a lovely colour to complement all of the ivory and white,” Rhiannon says. A bedside table finished in antiqued mirror adds a hint of sparkle.

Bedside LAMPS, Circa Lighting. White BEDDING, Cocoon Furnishing.

DRAPES, BLINDS, Q Design Linen.

Wing CHAIR, Lee Industries. BED, Hickory Chair.

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RIGHT The primary ensuite’s handsome vanity, with its timeless quartz countertop and traditional raised-panel doors, stood the test of time, and so Rhiannon simply updated details like the sconces and cabinetry hardware. She played up the classic black and white palette by introducing simple black-frame mirrors and a delicate metal bench that echo the dark marble flooring.

BENCH, GLASS GINGER JARS, Cocoon Furnishings. SCONCES, Pottery Barn. TRAY, Aerin.

PULLS, KNOBS, RH.

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CUCUMBER MELON SALAD WITH HERBS PAGE 94

Fresh & Fabulous RECIPES & PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXANDRA DAUM

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EXCERPTED FROM OCCASIONALLY EGGS: SIMPLE VEGETARIAN RECIPES FOR EVERY SEASON BY ALEXANDRA DAUM. COPYRIGHT © 2021 ALEXANDRA DAUM. PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXANDRA DAUM. PUBLISHED BY APPETITE BY RANDOM HOUSE®, A DIVISION OF PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA LIMITED. REPRODUCED BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE PUBLISHER. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Canadian-born-andraised Alexandra Daum blogs about recipes and the health journey that led her to an almost fully plant-based diet at Occasionally Eggs.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of Daum’s favourite veggie recipes from her debut cookbook.

SPRING PESTO PIZZA SERVES 4

Dough ¼ cup warm water 1 tsp honey 2¼ tsp dry yeast (½ cube fresh) 1 cup water, room temperature 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for coating the bowl 2 tsp salt 2½ to 3 cups spelt flour, divided Pesto 2 cups fresh basil 1 cup packed spinach 1 clove garlic

Juice of 1 lemon ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp olive oil Toppings 4 cups spinach 14 ounces asparagus, halved lengthwise, woody ends removed 1 medium leek, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) rounds, dark greens discarded 1 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) rounds 2 cups button mushrooms, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) slices Olive oil, to drizzle Pinch of salt

To make the dough, whisk together the warm water, honey and yeast in a large bowl. Let this mixture rest for 15 minutes. The yeast should bloom and look like foam. Stir in the roomtemperature water, oil, salt and 1 cup flour with a wooden spoon. Add the remaining flour about ½ cup at a time, stirring between each addition, until it becomes too difficult to mix.

Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface.

Knead for 5 to 10 minutes, sprinkling additional flour as needed, until a soft, smooth dough forms. If you have a stand mixer, skip hand kneading; use the dough hook and mixer.

Clean your bowl, then add a drizzle of olive oil to it. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat with the oil. Cover with a plate or tea towel and set in a warm, draft-free spot. Let the dough rise for 50 to 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

While the dough is rising, make the pesto.

Add the basil, spinach, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a small food processor, or use an immersion blender, and blend well. Add the olive oil in a slow stream while blending, until fully incorporated and very smooth.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Divide the dough into two equal pieces, roll out into rough circles about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, and place on baking sheets or pizza stones lined with parchment paper. To make the pizzas, top each round with equal amounts of the pesto. Reserve a couple of tablespoons for serving. Divide the toppings among the two rounds of dough, starting with the spinach at the base, followed by the asparagus, leek, zucchini and mushrooms. Top each pizza with a drizzle of oil and sprinkle of salt.

Bake each pizza for 20 to 25 minutes, baking both at the same time if your oven has a convection setting. The vegetables should be tender and the crust golden. Top each pizza with a drizzle of pesto and serve hot. This is best fresh, but keeps well at room temperature for a day and is pretty good cold.

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ROASTED RATATOUILLE WITH QUINOA

ROASTED RATATOUILLE WITH QUINOA SERVES 4

2 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 2

small red onions, cut into wedges cloves garlic, thinly sliced small eggplants, halved lengthwise and cut into ¾-inch (2 cm) slices small zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into ¾-inch (2 cm) slices red peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces cups cherry tomatoes tbsp olive oil tbsp balsamic vinegar sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano, plus more for serving cups cooked quinoa

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place the red onions, garlic, eggplants, zucchinis, red peppers, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, thyme and oregano in a large casserole dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Stir well to mix.

Bake the vegetables for 40 to 50 minutes, or until softened and with darker edges. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the quinoa if it hasn’t been cooked ahead of time.

Serve the vegetables hot over the prepared quinoa, topped with additional oregano. This keeps well in a sealed container, refrigerated, for up to 3 days and reheats well.

CUCUMBER MELON SALAD WITH HERBS SERVES 2 TO 4

1 ½ ¼ ¼ ¼ 3 1 ¼ ¼

large English cucumber, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces medium watermelon, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces cup fresh thyme leaves cup fresh dill cup fresh oregano tbsp olive oil tbsp white balsamic or wine vinegar tsp salt tsp freshly ground pepper

Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl, mix well and serve. This will keep well, refrigerated, for a day or two in a sealed container.

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SPRING ONION BISCUITS MAKES 8

1 ½ 1½ 1 2 ¼ 1 ¼ 2

tsp apple cider vinegar cup non-dairy milk cups light spelt flour tbsp coconut sugar tsp baking powder tsp baking soda tsp salt cup solid coconut oil green or spring onions, chopped (or green onions)

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk the vinegar into the milk; set aside.

Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to rub or cut in the coconut oil to form pea-size crumbs. Stir in the spring onions, then use a wooden spoon to stir the milk mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.

Form the dough into two equal discs, about 1½ inches (4 cm) thick. Cut each into four wedges. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

Serve warm, if you can. As with any biscuit, these are best eaten fresh, but will keep in a sealed container at room temperature for a couple of days.

SPRING ONION BISCUITS Find more healthy, delicious recipes in Occasionally Eggs by Alexandra Daum, (Penguin Random House Canada, $35 hardcover, $17 ebook).

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9 Fringe pillow, $30, HomeSense, homesense.ca.

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